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Walrus Audio Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator

For those interested in experimenting with ethereal ambiance sounds, the Walrus Audio LORE Reverse Soundscape Generator represents something quite unique: the first multi-mode reverse pedal. The pedal has five different programs, each utilizing different combinations of delay and reverb that feed into each other for time-warping ambient creations. Using two…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator

Great Eastern FX Design-A-Drive

From Great Eastern FX co, the UK builder who brought us the celebrated Small Speaker Overdrive last year comes a new drive with a unique tone-shaping system. The Design-A-Drive's main feature is a 6-way width control that ranges from thin to fat and controls the contour and response of the…Click on the title for more

Great Eastern FX Design-A-Drive

Aclam Woman Tone

Despite the best efforts of the man himself, the cult of Clapton is still going strong and Barcelona-based Aclam guitars have created a pedal tribute to his "woman tone" from the 1960s. The Woman tone was basically Clapton rolling back the tone control on his SG or Les Paul to…Click on the title for more

Aclam Woman Tone

The Best Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz Tone Clones & Evolutions in 2023

After covering in-depth reinterpretations of the most popular vintage fuzz circuits (Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Sola Sound Tone Bender, Electro Harmonix Big Muff, and Univox Super Fuzz), we shift our focus on a legendary device that had a crucial role in the history of fuzz... the Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz Tone. [lwptoc depth="4" hierarchical="0"…Click on the title for more

The Best Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz Tone Clones & Evolutions in 2023

Collision Devices Nocturnal Ambient Multi-FX

The Collision Devices Nocturnal is a three-in-one effect, designed in collaboration with artist Noli, combining Modulated Delay ("DUSK"). Dynamic Tremolo ("NIGHT"). and Shimmer Reverb ("DAWN") together to make an all-encompassing nighttime-themed ambient texture pedal. The DUSK delay is a vintage echo with fluttery modulation reminiscent of tape echo units. The…Click on the title for more

Collision Devices Nocturnal Ambient Multi-FX

Now Shipping: Aviate Audio Multiverse

Aviate Audio, the company behind the Airpatch wireless pedal switching system, announced at our NAMM 2023 Stompbox Booth that their Multiverse multi-fx pedal is now shipping. This is a platform that allows users to create their own effects and add them to a growing library of unique effects. Players can…Click on the title for more

Now Shipping: Aviate Audio Multiverse

Dreadbox Treminator Tremolo

Greek synth innovators Dreadbox have been expanding their pedal line, and one of their latest release is a dynamic tremolo. Like most of their pedals, the Dreadbox Treminator features CV in and out and VCA control to interface with other pedals and modular synths. Rather than using the classic tremolo…Click on the title for more

Dreadbox Treminator Tremolo

The Best Octavia Fuzz Pedals in 2023: Clones and Evolutions

[lwptoc depth="4" hierarchical="0" numeration="decimal" title="TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to jump)" titleFontSize="125%" titleFontWeight="semibold" itemsFontSize="110%" skipHeadingLevel="h1" skipHeadingText="Octavia Fuzz Shoot Out Video|Related Delicious Audio Posts:"] List Updated on March 09, 2023 The original Octavia Fuzz circuit was designed in 1967 by engineer Roger Mayer specifically for Jimi Hendrix. The circuit uses ring modulation…Click on the title for more

The Best Octavia Fuzz Pedals in 2023: Clones and Evolutions

Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim

The company behind the respected Captor loadbox series and the Cab M, has announced Two notes ReVolt, a 3-channel guitar amp simulator/DI featuring an all-analog signal path, a 12AX7 preamp tube, integrated OD-boost circuit with dedicated switching and level control, and Analog Cab Sim for seamless DI whether in the…Click on the title for more

Two Notes ReVolt Analog Amp Sim

Fjord FREI Uni-Vibe

Boutique Norwegian builder Fjord Fuzz has released its first modulation pedal, the FREI Uni-Vibe. It uses an incandescent light bulb and photosensitive resistors, the same technology that was used in the original Uni-Vibes from the 1960s. The large center knob controls time, while the smaller left and right knobs control…Click on the title for more

Fjord FREI Uni-Vibe

Strymon blueSky v2 Reverb

Strymon have updated their iconic blueSky reverb to a v2 edition, with some quality of life improvements and new features. The biggest change is the implementation of a dedicated shimmer knob. The modulation is now on a three way selector for off, light, and deep. In addition, the pedal now…Click on the title for more

Strymon blueSky v2 Reverb

Flower Pedals Sunflower Deluxe Tremolo

Flower Pedals has unveiled its most advanced pedal yet, the Sunflower Deluxe Tremolo. Taking the digital brain / analog heart approach pioneered by Chase Bliss and Robert Keeley, the Sunflower features a full analog signal path, stereo in and out, tap tempo, blendable amplitude / harmonic tremolo, tempo ramping, tempo…Click on the title for more

Flower Pedals Sunflower Deluxe Tremolo